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catarrh Definition

ca·tarrh (kə tär′)

noun

inflammation of a mucous membrane, esp. of the nose or throat, causing an increased flow of mucus

Etymology: ME catarre < Fr catarrhe < LL catarrhus < Gr katarrhoos < katarrhein, to flow down < kata-, down + rhein, to flow: see stream

catarrh Related Forms
ca·tarrh′al adjective ca·tarrh′·ous adjective
catarrh Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • relieve: In the body it helps to clear respiratory congestion, including sinuses and relieving catarrh and asthma.
  • clear: He successful created a unique set of movements, which he successfully used to clear chronic catarrh and facial acne.

Adjective modifier

  • chronic: Aids the relief of lung problems such as congestion and chronic catarrh.
  • nasal: There may be other associated symptoms such as a continuous drip at the back of the throat ( nasal catarrh ) and heartburn.
  • clear: He still had a cough productive of clear catarrh and left sided chest pains.
  • bronchial: Inhaling the steam is also said to help sufferers of bronchial catarrh.